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Cold and Flu
Questions and answers about the "Common Cold"; symptoms in the upper respiratory tract like sneezing, scratchy throat, and runny nose, but adults don't typically have fevers. Colds are usually caused by the rhinovirus (up to 40% of colds), or Coronaviruses (about 20%), but there are more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold. Also questions about the seasonal flu, also called "regular flu", caused mostly by Type A and Type B Influenza viruses. Flu starts with similar symptoms as a cold only it hits faster and harder and usually includes fever in adults. Although the "stomach flu" is a common term, it is not a real diagnosis. The proper medical term for stomach flu is gastroenteritis (an intestinal disease, sometimes viral but also bacterial), it is often mistaken for influenza because the flu can sometimes include vomiting and diarrhea.
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A high-grade fever is any oral temperature above 39.2 Celsius or 102.6 Fahrenheit. If you or someone you know is experiencing a fever in this range you should seek the advice of a doctor.
Does salt water cure common cold?
No, but it can help soothe a sore throat if you gargle with warm salt water. See the related question below for more information on treating a cold.
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How can someone with flu infect someone else?
The flu is spread when infected people speak, sneeze or cough sending infected droplets through the air and we inhale that air.
The virus can also be picked up by our hands after touching doorknobs, counters, handrails, escalator rails, pencils or any object.
An infected person can sneeze into their hands thinking they are containing their infected droplets, then open a door depositing the germs on the door knob. The next person opens the door and gets the germs on his own hands then touches his nose or mouth completing the transmission.
What are some alternative medicine treatments for the A H1N1 09 flu?
Fresh fruits and vegetables: They provide the body with an ample stock of vitamins and minerals. They also contain natural antioxidants and antibodies that strengthen immune system. Eat beans, dark-colored fruits and vegetables like beetroot, spinach and broccoli.
Fish: Fish are a veritable gold mine of proteins. These allow your body to repair quickly from damages caused by viral attacks.
Citrus fruits: They are high on Vitamin C and E, which boost the immune system and stimulate the production of antibodies.
Bitter vegetables: They are important for the liver as they help to detoxify the body and boost the metabolism. Bitter gourd is a good option.
Alternative TherapiesBesides Tamiflu, these alternative remedies to prevent and treat the H1N1 influenza may be a good option for patients:
Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicines were successful in treating the flu pandemic in 1918. Homeopathy may be a better option also because it has hardly any side-effects, say experts.
Gelsemium and Bryonia: Effective during 1918's outbreak. Homeopaths feel these could be useful in the current epidemic too.
Influenzinum: In a survey conducted by the French Society of Homeopathy in 1998, in 90 per cent of the 317 influenza patients surveyed, no instances of the flu occurred when influenzinum was used as a preventive measure.
Oscillococcinum: A homeopathic preparation of the liver and heart of a Barbary duck. In 1990, German experts found flu patients showed a noticeable improvement after about 48 hours of treatment with Oscillococcinum.
Yoga
Besides medicines, yoga may also prove to be a good option if one is trying to counter the H1N1 influenza.
Bhastrika Pranayam: Sit with legs stretched out, back straight. Bend one leg, place ankle on opposite thigh close to groin. Do the same to the other leg. Place your hands on knees. Take a deep breath, hold it and exhale. Repeat this 5-10 times till your breathing becomes even.
Kapal Bhati Pranayam: It's similar to the Bhastrika Pranayam, except the way you breathe. Exhale by pushing the stomach inside. Inhale with minimal effort. Repeat the process for about 15 minutes.
Ayurveda:
Like homeopathy, Ayurvedic medicines also show promise in treating swine flu without causing any side-effects.
Guduchi: Also known as Tinospora Cordifolia, this is a known flu preventive. It is an anti-viral which kills the H1N1 virus. Guduchi is commonly available and contains a substance called Giloine which is effective for strengthening the respiratory system.
Vasa: Also known as Adhatoda vasica, this medicine is also effective. It reduces obstruction or inflammation in airways and increases lung capacity. Besides, basil, turmeric and amla are extensively used to build immunity and are recommended along with the medication.
Can flu vaccine in adults be given in 2 divided doses?
no that's unethical because the mixtures would then be uneven as to cause a null function in the preventative process.
Blood in urine because of swine flu?
not necessarily people that get it is from germs stay clean if you have blood in your urine you need to get that checked it may be leakage in your blood system
bacteriapigspig farmersthere children or friendsthere friends or childrenpeople travelingand that's how it spread to AmericaHow many people have died from H1N1 virus in Canada?
according to the latest data 1800, mostly the elderly.
Which kind of animal was involved in the origin of the Pandemic H1N1 virus?
The H1N1 virus, otherwise known as "swine flu" originated from none other than swine.
Are you more likely to get colds when pregnant?
Yes in fact. The body is more likely to catch infections when it is down or at stress. Being pregnant is putting the body under stress in a number of ways.
Can you take Tylenol because your arm hurts after the flu shot?
If you see slight swelling and redness at the area of the injection and that is what hurts, it would be okay to take acetaminophen (Tylenol) to help with the discomfort for a few days.
If the area looks more swollen or red as time passes or the soreness lasts longer than a few days, then you should contact your health care professional for advice.
Some people find a warm compress on the area helps ease the soreness. But, to make it hurt less the quickest way, the best thing to do is to use the arm, although you may not want to if it is sore. Moving the muscles where the vaccine was injected helps them recover quicker with improved blood flow. It is best to start using the arm as soon as you have the vaccination and you will have much less soreness. Some people always request that the vaccination be given in their dominant arm so they will have no choice but to use it following the injection and they find either no soreness or reduced soreness when they do.
How many people have had swine flu in Saint Lucia?
There have been a total of 13 cases so far in St. Lucia and no deaths.
If you think someone has guillain barre when should they be taken to the emergency room?
What makes you think that they have Guillain-Barre?
It could very well be any other neurodegenerative disease or even epilepsy. If at any time anybody presents with a life-threatening symptom, you should seek emergency medical help right away.
How many cases of swine flu are there in Tularosa New Mexico?
New Mexico is no longer keeping count and neither are other states. There may be some ongoing cases in limited locations around the world, including in New Mexico. However, the specifics and counts of cases are no longer being tracked by CDC, WHO, the US states, and most other countries, now that the pandemic has been declared over. Influenza cases are monitored, but specific H1N1/09 counts (and the lab tests needed to isolate the specific virus to be able to count them correctly) aren't being done. Influenza cases in general are monitored, but statistics are not being kept for H1N1/09 cases separately from other influenza types for reporting any longer in the post pandemic phase.
What side effect does the H1N1 vaccine have on an unborn child?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the inactivated ("dead") virus vaccines for pregnant women. The nasal mists containing live weakened virus is not approved for pregnant women. The risk to the unborn fetus was considered in the trials and approval process. The guidance from the CDC is very clear that the risk of not getting vaccinated against A-H1N1/09 to pregnant women and their unborn fetus is much greater than the risk of using the vaccines. Obstetricians are recommending H1N1/09 vaccinations to their patients. The vaccine is made exactly like the seasonal flu shots have been made for decades with a proven safety record, so there is no reason to think the same vaccine made with inert particles from a different virus strain would prove any less safe.
The following are excerpts from a September 3, 2009guidance document from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine and Pregnant Women:
Influenza vaccines have not been shown to cause harm to a pregnant woman or her baby. The seasonal flu shot (injection) is proven as safe and already recommended for pregnant women. The 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine will be made using the same processes and facilities that are used to make seasonal influenza vaccines.
It is important for a pregnant woman to receive the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine as well as a seasonal influenza vaccine. A pregnant woman who gets any type of flu is at risk for serious complications and hospitalization. Pregnant women who are otherwise healthy have been severely impacted by the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (formerly called "novel H1N1 flu" or "swine flu"). In comparison to the general population, a greater proportion of pregnant women infected with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus have been hospitalized. In addition, severe illness and death has occurred in pregnant women. Six percent of confirmed fatal 2009 H1N1 flu cases thus far have been in pregnant women while only about 1% of the general population is pregnant. While hand washing, staying away from ill people, and other steps can help to protect pregnant women from influenza, vaccination is the single best way to protect against the flu.
There are two types of flu vaccine. Pregnant women should get the "flu shot"- an inactivated vaccine (containing fragments of killed influenza virus) that is given with a needle, usually in the arm. The flu shot is approved for use in pregnant women. The other type of flu vaccine - nasal-spray flu vaccine (sometimes called LAIV for "live attenuated influenza vaccine)-is not currently approved for use in pregnant women. This vaccine is made with live, weakened flu viruses that do not cause the flu). LAIV (FluMist®) is approved for use in healthy* people 2-49 years of age who are not pregnant. In addition to protecting her from infection, infants less than 6 months old will not be able to be vaccinated so it is recommended that everyone who lives with or provides care for infants less than 6 months of age receive both the seasonal influenza vaccine and 2009 H1N1 influenza monovalent vaccine to provide protection for the infant.
One recent study conducted in Bangladesh, assessed the effectiveness of influenza immunization for mothers and their young infants. Inactivated influenza vaccine reduced proven influenza illness by 63% in infants up to 6 months of age. This study confirmed that maternal influenza immunization is a strategy with substantial benefits for both mothers and infants. There is no evidence that thimerosal (used as a preservative in vaccine packaged in multi-dose vials) is harmful to a pregnant woman or a fetus. However, because some women are concerned about exposure to preservatives during pregnancy, manufacturers will produce preservative-free seasonal and 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines in single dose syringes for pregnant women and small children. CDC recommends that pregnant women may receive influenza vaccine with or without thimerosal. People for whom the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine is recommended should receive it, even if they have had an influenza-like illness previously, unless they can be certain they had 2009 H1N1 influenza based on a laboratory test that can specifically detect 2009 H1N1 viruses. CDC recommends that persons who were tested for 2009 H1N1 influenza discuss this issue with a healthcare provider to see if the test they had was either an RT-PCR or a viral culture that showed 2009 H1N1 influenza. There is no harm in being vaccinated if you had 2009 H1N1 influenza in the past.
Pregnant women are encouraged to get vaccinated against the flu. As always, when pregnant, check with your obstetrician before taking any medication.
You should not get the vaccine if you are allergic to eggs** or sulfa drugs. Inform your health care professional if you have ever had a severe (life-threatening) allergy to eggs or to any other substance in a vaccine (some vaccines contain traces of neoporin, gentamicin and polymixin).
**New studies show that an allergy to eggs, or other chicken proteins, may not prohibit some people from getting a flu vaccination. See the related questions for more information.
See the related links section below for a link to the full CDC guidance document.
Lwhat is the dossage of Oil of oregano for sore throat?
3-5 drops 3-5 times a day in a bit of juice, water or honey.
If someone was exposed to swine flu can they give it to you before their symptoms show up?
It is possible. They can be infective for around one, maybe two days prior to the onset of their symptoms. Be on guard at all times to follow the safety precautions and avoid contact with potential for catching the flu. This is why handwashing whether you believe you have been exposed or not is so very important for prevention.
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Is Azithral-500 useful to prevent Swine Flu?
No, it isn't because Azithral - 500 is an antibiotic. Antibiotics work to kill bacterial infections, but they do not work at all on viral infections such as Swine Flu (A-H1N1/09 Virus).
(See the related questions for additional information about treating swine flu.)
If the cough has lasted more than 3 - 4 days and is deep within the chest please see your doctor. You don't want to get Bronchitis, Pneumonia or a sinus infection. Your doctor may prescribe something to keep the airways open and clear, but there is nothing to get rid of an actual cold. The natural source my grandmother brought my brother and I up on was Brandy (just a teaspoon when we were kids) with 2 tsps. of honey and boiling water and we'd sip on this. Keep the room cooler as warm to hot rooms can dry out the air. Keep yourself warm by wearing sweaters or cuddle up under a warm blanket. If you have no control over the heat then put bowls of water around (you'll be surprised at how quickly it evaporates) or if you can afford it get a humidifier. Sleep propped up a little so your sinus' don't drain down the back of your throat (this can cause a sore throat.) If your immune system is strong the immune system deals with the cold on it's own time.
What will you have if you have dengue fever?
Dengue fever symptoms
Symptoms are most likely to be seen in adults and older children. Young children may not show any symptoms. these include
The sudden onset of fever lasting from three daysto a week
Bad headaches particularly behind the eyes
Pain in muscles and joints like ankles, knees and elbows
A metallic taste in mouth, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain
Flushed skin on face and neck followed by a fine skin rash as fever the subsides
A rash on arms and legs, severe itching, peeling of skin and hair loss
Minor bleeding from nose or gums and heavy menstrual bleeding extreme tiredness
What can you not drink when you have a sore throat?
Cold things usally make it feel 100000 times worse in my experiance. And stay away from alcohol! it brings down your immunesystem and makes it worse. Stick to hot drinks like hot water with a slice of ginger and some honey. ps. milk will make your throat feel clogged up and sticky.
Is the swine flu in New Ash Green Kent UK?
It was reported in a Sevenoaks Chronicle ThisisKent.co.ukarticle in the June 13 edition that there had been a case of confirmed Novel H1N1 in a man in Sevenoaks. This was the first case in Sevenoaks and the third in the area of West Kent. Two children had been tested positive for this "swine" influenza in an ongoing investigation into an outbreak at a boarding school in Berkshire and were at that time recovering at home under treatment with anti-viral medications. The latest case, in Sevenoaks, was the parent of a child from the New Beacon School in Brittians Lane. This was during half term, so the school did not have to be closed, but the child was kept from the school during any potential incubation period and has not fallen ill. According to school officials there is currently no further danger of spread from those cases.
Is a multivitamin necessary with antibiotics?
No, but probiotics are helpful (live culture yogurt, DanActive, kefir...).
Which is most deadly bird influenza the spanish flu or the H1N1 virus?
This post is right.
Spanish flu has killed millions, in 1918 alone as many as 100 million people died from spanish flu.
swine flu has killed very few people.. maybe a few thousand
Original post is wrong....
Definitely the Swine Flu. It can kill and spread easily and quickly!
Symptoms have a long list. Symptoms are such as vomiting, coughing, body aches, sore throats, fevers over 100 degrees, and more.
It is spreading quickly in Mexico, so don't risk going there unless you want to die.
